About Bristol City Centre and Old City

The City Centre and Old City of Bristol are the heart of the city and offer a superb taste of culture, food, history and fantastic shopping opportunities. A trip to Bristol would not be complete without a visit to its central area.

Bristol Shopping Quarter

Bristol's shopping quarter has over 500 stores, more than 50 cafes and restaurants, great cinemas and entertainment.

The amazing range of shops - from the world famous Harvey Nichols and a flagship House of Fraser to one of the largest Primarks in the country - means that whatever you're looking for, you're sure to find it in the centre of Bristol. From mid-November until late-December, Bristol Shopping Quarter is also home to popular German-themed and local Christmas markets.

The Old City

A veritable rabbit warren of diverse businesses and projects piled into a small, charming space. The streets of the Old City including Broad Street, Corn Street, St Nicholas Market, King Street, Welsh Back and Queen Square remain much the same today as they were hundreds of years ago and are dotted with cobbled streets, secret alleys and interesting architecture. A wander through the Old City will be overflowing with character.

As the name might suggest, this area contains some of the oldest buildings in the city and is described as the medieval heart. Take a heritage walk around the area to discover what remains of Norman Bristol and the city wall remain, then find a spot at one of the many independent and quirky coffee shops in the area for watching the world go by.

Or take a break in Georgian Queen Square which is leafy, peaceful and perfect for picnics. It also hosts a number of events throughout the warmer months, not least the Bristol Harbour Festival in July.

You can eat and drink at some of the best restaurants and bars in the city in this area, including restaurants aboard boats, secret speakeasies, jazz pubs, a cacophony of street food stalls and world-famous pies.

This area is home to some of the most diverse shopping in bristol too. So take the time to browse the stalls of the covered St Nicholas Market, and the old Corn Exchange where you will find anything from jewellery, records and crystals to games to hats and instruments. Also don't miss the original 'nails' on Corn Street where the English expression 'paying on the nail' is thought to have originated.

Or stroll towards the ancient, steep and winding seven streets of Christmas Steps Arts Quarter, which have been frequented by visitors since the 1600s and come complete with its own small theatre, a museum, pubs, restaurants and eclectic shops.

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The Ostrich

Harbourside

Perched on the edge of the historic Bristol Harbourside, The Ostrich sits proudly with its huge riverside beer garden and cosy interiors over two floors.
Hotel du Vin & Bistro

Central Bristol

Town House Hotel

Quirky, elegant and luxurious hotel, with some loft-style rooms and a fantastic on-site bistro

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Guide Price From £140.00 to £220.00 Per room (room only)
Junction

Harbourside

Discover Bristol Beer Factory in the city centre. Expect a proper pub; ploughman’s lunches and Sunday roasts. BBF champion independent producers through locally sourced food, drinks, and guest Bristol beers.
The Bristol Hippodrome

Central Bristol

One of the country's top provincial theatres, which proudly continues to stage major West End and Broadway productions.

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Guide Price From £13.00 Per Ticket
Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre

Central Bristol

Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre is a memorable destination for work and play, with an exceptional location and award-winning service.
Alcotraz Bristol

Old City

Successfully smuggle your liquor past the Warden and serve your time with a covert supply of personalised cocktails. This is the bar behind bars, where the serving inmates are your bartenders, the guards are crooked and you become a part of the…
Riverstation

Central Bristol

Located on Bristol’s iconic harbourside, Riverstation is the perfect place to enjoy lunch or dinner all year round. With it’s stunning terrace, balcony and unrivalled views of the river, it can only be described as one of the best alfresco dining…
Miller & Carter Steakhouse

Central Bristol

Miller & Carter Steakhouse opened their flagship restaurant inside the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel in December 2018 offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and more recently Afternoon Tea, as well as an extensive bar list.
Out There Indoors Play Café

Bedminster

Out There Indoors is a Scandinavian-inspired play cafe located within the vibrant Paintworks development in BS4, Bristol. Children aged between 0-5 years can explore three climbing walls, ball shoots, a variety of role-play resources, a dress-up…
Bristol Old Vic Theatre

Old City

Built in 1766, Bristol Old Vic is the oldest continuously working theatre in the English speaking world, and remains a place of joy, discovery and adventure to this day.
The Gold Bar at Harbour Hotel Bristol

Old City

The Gold Bar at the Bristol Harbour Hotel & Spa will lead the way in city lux; offering a stylish new venue with a prime central location.
The Canteen

Stokes Croft

In the heart of Stokes Croft, The Canteen has an outstanding vegetarian menu, great Bristol brewed beers and spirits and free live music six nights a week.
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

West End

Museum and art gallery exhibiting some outstanding collections of art, archaeology, Egyptology and natural history in a magnificent building

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Free
Rabbie's Tours Bristol

Central Bristol

Whether you like the arts and museums, or walking in the stunning countryside, Rabbies tours from Bristol have something for you.
Food Tours of Bristol

Central Bristol

Discover some of Bristol's favourite independent restaurants and experience Wapping Wharf as a VIP on this unique dining experience.

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Guide Price From £60.00 to £220.00 Activity
Afternoon Tea at The Bristol

Harbourside

The elegantly modern River Lounge, located at The Bristol, is the perfect place to enjoy afternoon tea with friends, cocktails with colleagues or just to relax and watch the world go by.
Everard's Bar & Restaurant

Central Bristol

Everards Bar & Restaurant at Clayton Hotel Bristol City is the perfect location to enjoy nutritious breakfasts, sumptuous lunches, pre-theatre dining and delicious dinners.
No.1 Harbourside

Live Music and Party DJs in the heart of the city
Pastan

Central Bristol

Pastan makes uncompromisingly delicious plant-based pasta that does you and the planet a bit of good.
Hotel du Vin & Bistro

Central Bristol

Critically-acclaimed bistro restaurant, serving fine European cuisine

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